THIS SATURDAY! Back-to-School bash hosted by Hickory Parks and Recreation

HICKORY — The Hickory Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stanford Park, located at 1451 Eighth Street Drive NE.

This free community event will be held rain or shine, and will offer an informative health and resource fair. Catawba Family Dentistry, Catawba Family Care, and Carolina Ear Nose & Throat will be on-site to provide free vision, hearing, and dental screenings.

There will also be food and fun activities for families to enjoy, including bounce houses, train rides, games and face painting. Plus, free backpacks filled with school supplies will be given to the first 300 youth in attendance.

For more information about the Back to School Bash, please contact Recreation Programmer Durham Castellaw at 828-261-2251 or via email at dcastellaw@hickorync.gov. For general questions about Parks and Recreation and upcoming programs, please contact the Parks and Recreation Administrative Office at 828-323-7046.